Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
AHC32616
BDB6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in the operation and maintenance of agricultural plant.
Industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skills applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles vary across different industry sectors and include:
Agricultural plant operator/contractor
Some machinery may require licences or tickets to be operated in some states and territories. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = six (6)
Elective Units = ten (10)
- select at least six (6) units from the elective list
- four (4) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in machinery operations and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAS83 | AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN89 | AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR30 | AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D492 | AHC32610 | Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF9 | AHC31918 | Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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